David Havili re-signs with NZR, Crusaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks back David Havili has his sights set on more success in Aotearoa after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) until the end of 2025. The Nelson-born utility wants to build on the success...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders with last-gasp penalty
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders in front of a passionate home crowd...
Crusaders name their team to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named their squad to take on the Fijian Drua in Fiji on Saturday afternoon as we enter Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific 2023. The Drua are celebrating a full season of home games...
Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT). Sam...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
All Blacks Player Ratings v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks led by 14 points inside 10 minutes and extended that lead further in the second half, yet somehow they missed out on a seventh successive victory. England ran in three tries in...
England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham. It's been an indifferent year for both sides...
Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham. The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...
All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday. Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...
All Blacks Player Ratings v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand ran in eight tries to defeat Wales 23-55 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The All Blacks got their Autumn Nations Series off to a strong start racking up...